{"id":946,"date":"2020-04-30T21:22:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T12:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newkml.cafe24.com\/?page_id=946"},"modified":"2026-05-22T17:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:26:06","slug":"%ec%86%8c%ea%b0%9c","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kml.or.kr\/?page_id=946&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Tailwind CSS & Lucide Icons --><br \/>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/unpkg.com\/lucide@latest\"><\/script><\/p>\n<style>\n    @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Noto+Sans+KR:wght@300;400;500;700;900&family=Montserrat:wght@700;900&display=swap');\n    \/* Perfect removal of Avada theme and WordPress default top spacing *\/\n    #content, #main, .post-content { padding-top: 0 !important; margin-top: 0 !important; }\n    .fusion-page-title-bar { margin-bottom: 0 !important; padding-bottom: 20px !important; }\n    .kml-wrap { font-family: 'Noto Sans KR', sans-serif; word-break: keep-all; margin-top: -20px !important; }\n    .font-mont { font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; }\n    \/* Prevent Avada theme conflicts *\/\n    .kml-grid { display: grid; }\n    \/* Perfect defense against WordPress wpautop: forcefully hide direct p and br tags in containers *\/\n    .kml-wrap > p, .kml-wrap > br, .kml-wrap p:empty { display: none !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }\n    .kml-safe-layout > br, .kml-safe-layout > p { display: none !important; margin: 0 !important; }\n    \/* Custom Timeline Styles *\/\n    .timeline-line { position: absolute; left: 0.75rem; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background-color: #e5e7eb; }\n    .timeline-dot { position: absolute; left: 0.75rem; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 0.75rem; height: 0.75rem; background-color: white; border: 3px solid #3b82f6; border-radius: 9999px; z-index: 10; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"kml-wrap max-w-5xl mx-auto p-2 sm:px-4 text-gray-800 bg-white\">\n    <!-- 1. Hero Section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative bg-gradient-to-br from-green-50 via-white to-blue-50 rounded-[2rem] p-8 md:p-12 text-left shadow-sm border border-gray-100 mb-16 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 right-0 w-64 h-64 bg-green-100 rounded-full mix-blend-multiply filter blur-3xl opacity-50 translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-0 w-64 h-64 bg-blue-100 rounded-full mix-blend-multiply filter blur-3xl opacity-50 -translate-x-1\/2 translate-y-1\/2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative z-10\">\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex justify-start\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kml.or.kr\/cdn\/logo\/logo.png\" alt=\"Korean Mahjong League KML Logo\" class=\"h-20 md:h-28 object-contain\">\n            <\/div>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 max-w-2xl text-sm md:text-base leading-relaxed\">\n                Overcoming negative perceptions, we lead the <strong class=\"text-gray-900\">healthy popularization of Mahjong as a mind sport.<\/strong><br \/>\n                Based on a systematic approach, we are a global mind sport organization promoting Korean Mahjong to the world.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- 2. History --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-20 px-2\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-2 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"w-7 h-7 bg-gray-100 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-gray-600\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"book-open\" class=\"w-3.5 h-3.5\"><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 text-left\">History of Korean Mahjong<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kml-safe-layout kml-grid lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl border border-gray-100 shadow-sm text-left hover:border-green-200 transition-colors\">\n                <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-gray-100 text-gray-600 text-[10px] font-bold rounded-full mb-2 tracking-wider uppercase\">Origin<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base font-bold text-gray-800 mb-1\">Introduction from China<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-[13px] text-gray-500 leading-snug\">Believed to have been introduced during the early Joseon Dynasty, though detailed records do not remain.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl border border-gray-100 shadow-sm text-left hover:border-green-200 transition-colors\">\n                <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-gray-100 text-gray-600 text-[10px] font-bold rounded-full mb-2 tracking-wider uppercase\">History<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base font-bold text-gray-800 mb-1\">Spread via Japan<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-[13px] text-gray-500 leading-snug\">During the late Joseon period, a simplified form was introduced for faster gameplay, but it gradually deteriorated into gambling.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-green-500 to-green-600 p-5 rounded-2xl shadow-md text-left text-white\">\n                <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-white\/20 text-white text-[10px] font-bold rounded-full mb-2 tracking-wider uppercase\">Future<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base font-bold mb-1 text-white\">Leap as a Mind Sport<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-[13px] text-green-50 leading-snug\">Shedding the stigma of gambling, it is being reborn as a healthy intellectual sport.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- 3. Milestones --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-20 px-2\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-2 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"w-7 h-7 bg-blue-100 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-blue-600\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"flag\" class=\"w-3.5 h-3.5\"><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 text-left\">Key Milestones<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative pl-8\">\n<div class=\"timeline-line\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kml-safe-layout space-y-10\">\n<div class=\"relative pl-6\">\n<div class=\"timeline-dot top-1\" style=\"border-color: #94a3b8;\"><\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"text-base font-mont font-bold text-gray-400 block mb-1\">2006<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-[14px]\">Foundation of KML<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 mt-1\">Hosted the first club exchange match and formed the domestic Mahjong network.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative pl-6\">\n<div class=\"timeline-dot top-1\" style=\"border-color: #64748b;\"><\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"text-base font-mont font-bold text-gray-500 block mb-1\">2009<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-[14px]\">Hosted KRMC<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 mt-1\">Hosted the &#8216;Korean Riichi Mahjong Championship&#8217;, a global-scale event with Japanese pros and European players.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative pl-6\">\n<div class=\"timeline-dot top-1\" style=\"border-color: #818cf8;\"><\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"text-base font-mont font-bold text-indigo-400 block mb-1\">2011<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-[14px]\">Start of IORMC<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 mt-1\">Kicked off full-scale international exchange, starting with the Korea-Japan exchange match.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative pl-6\">\n<div class=\"timeline-dot top-1\" style=\"border-color: #6366f1;\"><\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"text-base font-mont font-bold text-indigo-500 block mb-1\">2012<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-[14px]\">Launch of Official League<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 mt-1\">Introduced a regular player development system and began systematic operation of domestic tournaments.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative pl-6\">\n<div class=\"timeline-dot top-1\" style=\"border-color: #3b82f6;\"><\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"text-base font-mont font-bold text-blue-500 block mb-1\">2023<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-[14px]\">Online Korea-Japan Match<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 mt-1\">Resumed and revitalized international exchanges utilizing online platforms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative pl-6\">\n<div class=\"timeline-dot top-1\" style=\"border-color: #22c55e;\"><\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"text-base font-mont font-bold text-green-500 block mb-1\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-[14px]\">Establishment of Busan Regional League<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 mt-1\">Expanded the official league base beyond the capital area to regional cities.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- 4. Infrastructure --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-20 bg-gray-50 p-6 sm:p-8 rounded-3xl border border-gray-100 mx-2\">\n<div class=\"text-left mb-6\">\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-1\">Infrastructure &#038; Popularization<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-gray-500 text-[12px]\">KML creates an environment where everyone can easily and fairly enjoy Mahjong.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kml-safe-layout kml-grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 flex gap-4 items-start\">\n<div class=\"w-10 h-10 bg-blue-50 text-blue-600 rounded-xl flex items-center justify-center shrink-0\">\n                    <i data-lucide=\"book-open-check\" class=\"w-5 h-5\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1 text-left\">\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-sm mb-1\">Standard Rules &#038; Guides<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 leading-snug\">Distributed the guide book &#8216;Learn Riichi Mahjong in One Book&#8217; and provide KML standard rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 flex gap-4 items-start\">\n<div class=\"w-10 h-10 bg-purple-50 text-purple-600 rounded-xl flex items-center justify-center shrink-0\">\n                    <i data-lucide=\"bar-chart-2\" class=\"w-5 h-5\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1 text-left\">\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-sm mb-1\">Dan &#038; Ranking System<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 leading-snug\">Provided a competitive environment with a fair Dan system and national Top 100 rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 flex gap-4 items-start\">\n<div class=\"w-10 h-10 bg-red-50 text-red-500 rounded-xl flex items-center justify-center shrink-0\">\n                    <i data-lucide=\"youtube\" class=\"w-5 h-5\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1 text-left\">\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-sm mb-1\">Online Media Promotion<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 leading-snug\">Spread the charm of Mahjong through tutorials and live broadcasts on our official YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 flex gap-4 items-start\">\n<div class=\"w-10 h-10 bg-orange-50 text-orange-600 rounded-xl flex items-center justify-center shrink-0\">\n                    <i data-lucide=\"users\" class=\"w-5 h-5\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1 text-left\">\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-sm mb-1\">Club Exchange<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-500 leading-snug\">Driven community growth by hosting annual domestic inter-club tournaments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- 5. Official Leagues --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-20 px-2\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-2 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"w-7 h-7 bg-indigo-100 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-indigo-600\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"swords\" class=\"w-3.5 h-3.5\"><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 text-left\">Official Leagues &#038; Player Development<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kml-safe-layout kml-grid lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"bg-white border-t-4 border-indigo-500 p-6 rounded-b-2xl shadow-sm border-x border-b border-gray-100 text-left\">\n<div class=\"font-mont font-black text-xl text-gray-200 mb-1\">STEP 1<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-sm mb-1\">Core Player Selection<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-600\">Players who pass strict exams are granted qualifications to participate in official tournaments.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white border-t-4 border-blue-500 p-6 rounded-b-2xl shadow-sm border-x border-b border-gray-100 text-left\">\n<div class=\"font-mont font-black text-xl text-gray-200 mb-1\">STEP 2<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-sm mb-1\">Regular League Operation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-600\">Operate KML Classic and Challenge League, with the &#8216;Meijin-sen&#8217; broadcast live on YouTube.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-emerald-50 border-t-4 border-emerald-500 p-6 rounded-b-2xl shadow-md border-x border-b border-emerald-100 relative overflow-hidden text-left\">\n<div class=\"font-mont font-black text-xl text-emerald-200 mb-1\">STEP 3<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"font-bold text-emerald-800 text-sm mb-1\">Global Stage<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-[12px] text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">Participate in the WRC (World Riichi Championship) and host qualifiers for the All Japan Mahjong Championship.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- 6. Global Network --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-20 bg-amber-50\/50 p-6 rounded-3xl border border-amber-100 mx-2\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-2 mb-5 text-left\">\n<div class=\"w-7 h-7 bg-amber-100 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-amber-600\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"network\" class=\"w-3.5 h-3.5\"><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-gray-900\">Global Network<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kml-safe-layout kml-grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-amber-100 text-left h-full\">\n<div class=\"w-8 h-8 bg-blue-50 text-blue-600 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-3\"><i data-lucide=\"handshake\" class=\"w-4 h-4\"><\/i><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-xs mb-1\">Official Partner of WRC<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[11px] text-gray-500\">Cooperate in operating the world&#8217;s most prestigious WRC tournament and dispatch national representatives.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-amber-100 text-left h-full\">\n<div class=\"w-8 h-8 bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-600 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-3\"><i data-lucide=\"globe-2\" class=\"w-4 h-4\"><\/i><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-xs mb-1\">Member of MIL \/ WMO<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[11px] text-gray-500\">Official member of the Mahjong International League (MIL) and World Mahjong Organization (WMO).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-5 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-amber-100 text-left h-full\">\n<div class=\"w-8 h-8 bg-purple-50 text-purple-600 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-3\"><i data-lucide=\"trophy\" class=\"w-4 h-4\"><\/i><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-xs mb-1\">Host of IORMC<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-[11px] text-gray-500\">Host the largest online championship with participants from 27 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- 7. 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